This rings true for me. Planned to pay extra each month on my 30-year, but honestly...unexpected repairs and random expenses always seemed to pop up. ...

Yeah, tenants can be unpredictable...had a similar issue once when a tenant's dog dug up the sprinkler system. Lenders definitely raise eyebrows at su...

Escrow's definitely helpful, but even then, nothing beats doing your own homework. I once bought a used SUV—clean title, escrow, the works—but still e...

That's true, but I'd caution against focusing solely on interest rates. Locking up too much cash in a down payment might limit your flexibility—especi...